PELHAM, Alabama -- The Pelham Civic Complex may add "Ice
Arena" to its name as city leaders consider possible changes including a
corporate sponsor for the building's title.

The Pelham Civic Complex may get the addition of "Ice Arena" to its title through possible changes, including a corporate sponsor, under consideration by city leaders. (Birmingham News file photo)

During the group's work session on Monday night, council
members talked about the possibility of Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena as
the building's new name.

"This has come up numerous times," Council President Rick
Hayes said about potential additions to include the word "ice" to the title.

Councilwoman Karyl Rice noted discussions on the
matter that happened at the board's last meeting. "I personally am in favor of
adding Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena to incorporate all of that," she
said.

Hayes said the council will address the name change on
the next meeting's agenda.

The building's name is lacking identification as an ice
arena in the minds of some.

Mayor Gary Waters in an interview said the building has
existed for about 15 years and "people in this region still do not understand
there is an ice arena out there, and we are missing free advertisement by not incorporating
that into our name."

The venue has two NHL-sized ice arenas, a skating school
and other space for various ice-related events, according to the building's
website.

Waters also suggested additional revenue for the city
through a deal to sell the naming rights to a sponsor. "We're even willing to
entertain some corporate sponsorship," he said in the interview.

Other possibilities include additional signage for the
building on high-traffic routes including Interstate 65. "I sure would like to
have an investigation if we can get that done," Councilman Ron Scott said about
the interstate advertising.

Noting the visible advertising for the Oak Mountain
Amphitheater, Rice said, "I think our complex could be signed the same way" on
the interstate.